Best 11 Chinese Candied Chicken Wings Recipes

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Chinese candied chicken wings are a delightful dish that combines sweet and savory flavors in a crispy and tender package. Originating from Sichuan province, these wings are a popular appetizer or main course in many Chinese restaurants and homes. The secret to their deliciousness lies in the perfect balance of spices, sugar, and a special cooking technique that results in a caramelized glaze. In this article, we will guide you through the steps to create the perfect Chinese candied chicken wings, providing you with a detailed recipe and helpful tips to ensure a successful and satisfying culinary experience.

Here are our top 11 tried and tested recipes!

STICKY CHINESE CHICKEN WINGS



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Recipe video above. My family recipe for the ultimate Sticky Chinese Wings, perfected over years with many heated debates! Many of the ingredients can be substituted and you'll still get a similar flavour - refer to the notes. Spiciness: A hint of spicy from the chilli sauce, can be omitted.

Provided by Nagi | RecipeTin Eats

Categories     Appetizer     Finger Food     Main     Party Food     Snacks

Time 1h

Number Of Ingredients 17

1.5 kg /3 lb chicken wings (, cut into drumettes and wingettes (Note 1))
1/2 tsp sesame oil (, toasted )
2 tbsp lemon juice
2 tbsp Chinese cooking wine ((Shaoxing wine, sub Mirin, dry sherry))
2 tbsp soy sauce (, light or all purpose)
2 tbsp brown sugar or honey
1 1/2 tbsp hoisin sauce
1 1/2 tbsp oyster sauce
1/4 cup ketchup (or Aussie tomato sauce)
1 tbsp chilli garlic sauce (or sambal oelek (adjust spiciness to taste))
4 cloves garlic (, minced)
1 tbsp ginger (, finely grated)
1/2 tsp five spice powder
Finely sliced shallots/scallions
Sesame seeds
Coriander/cilantro leaves
Finely sliced fresh chili

Steps:

  • Mix Marinade ingredients.
  • Place wings in large bowl, pour over Marinade and toss well. Set aside for 10 minutes - do not marinate for longer than 1 hour. (Note 3)
  • Preheat the oven to 180C/350F.
  • Line baking tray with foil then greaseproof paper (you'll thank me later).
  • Shake excess marinade off wings (but reserve the marinade) and spread on baking tray - can be fairly snug but not super squished (use 2 trays if needed).
  • Bake 45 - 50 minutes, basting with a brush at 25 minutes and 35 minutes, using the reserved marinade and juieces on the tray.
  • The meat should be able to be pulled off the bones quite easily, they should be just starting to char on the edges and a sticky, dark red/golden colour all over.
  • Sprinkle with garnishes - coriander/cilantro leaves, sesame seeds, chilli, sliced shallots/scallions - then serve!

Nutrition Facts : ServingSize 207 g, Calories 362 kcal, Carbohydrate 8 g, Protein 50.2 g, Fat 13.1 g, SaturatedFat 3.6 g, Cholesterol 152 mg, Sodium 798 mg, Sugar 5.3 g

KOWLOON'S CHINESE CHICKEN WINGS



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These are delicious hot, spicy wings. Good enough to fly away on!

Provided by Nicole

Categories     Appetizers and Snacks     Meat and Poultry     Chicken

Yield 11

Number Of Ingredients 8

3 pounds chicken wings
3 tablespoons salt
2 tablespoons white sugar
6 tablespoons water
6 tablespoons soy sauce
1 tablespoon gin
¼ teaspoon ground ginger
1 quart vegetable oil for frying

Steps:

  • FOR MARINADE: Combine the salt, sugar, water, soy sauce, gin and ginger. Put mixture in a zipper style plastic bag, add chicken and marinate for 24 hours or as long as possible, turning bag frequently.
  • In a large skillet over medium high heat fry marinated chicken wings in hot oil until golden brown, about 8 minutes each side. Ready to serve!

Nutrition Facts : Calories 362.5 calories, Carbohydrate 3 g, Cholesterol 95.3 mg, Fat 27.8 g, Fiber 0.1 g, Protein 23.2 g, SaturatedFat 6.6 g, Sodium 2485.3 mg, Sugar 2.4 g

CHINESE CHICKEN WINGS



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My late mother's recipe for chicken wings for potlucks. Now I am asked to bring this dish to parties.

Provided by Jeanette Boisvert

Categories     Appetizers and Snacks     Meat and Poultry     Chicken

Time 9h30m

Yield 12

Number Of Ingredients 4

2 cups soy sauce
2 cups brown sugar
2 tablespoons garlic powder
5 pounds chicken wings, split and tips discarded

Steps:

  • Stir the soy sauce, brown sugar, and garlic powder together in a saucepan over medium heat; cook and stir until the sugar melts completely. Remove from heat and allow to cool.
  • Place the chicken wings in a large bowl. Pour the soy sauce mixture over the wings and toss to coat evenly. Cover the bowl with plastic wrap. Allow chicken to marinate in refrigerator overnight or 8 hours.
  • Preheat an oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).
  • Pour the chicken wings and marinade into a 9x13-inch baking dish. Cover the baking dish with aluminum foil.
  • Bake in the preheated oven until thoroughly hot, about 45 minutes. Remove the aluminum foil from the baking dish and continue baking uncovered another 15 minutes. Serve hot.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 256.1 calories, Carbohydrate 28 g, Cholesterol 39.7 mg, Fat 9.2 g, Fiber 0.5 g, Protein 15.6 g, SaturatedFat 2.6 g, Sodium 2451 mg, Sugar 24.5 g

ASIAN GLAZED WINGS



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Provided by Rachael Ray : Food Network

Categories     appetizer

Time 35m

Yield 4 servings, 3 wings per person

Number Of Ingredients 10

2 tablespoons vegetable or olive oil
12 whole chicken wings, drummers and tips
Salt and pepper
3/4 cup plum sauce
1/2 cup orange juice, eyeball it
2 inches ginger root, peeled
3 tablespoons tamari, dark soy sauce, eyeball it
1/2 to 1 teaspoon red chili flakes, medium heat to extra spicy
1/4 cup chopped fresh cilantro leaves
1/4 cup chopped fresh basil leaves

Steps:

  • Preheat oven 400 degrees F.
  • Preheat a large oven safe skillet over high heat with the oil. Liberally season the chicken wings with salt and pepper. Once the skillet is screaming hot add the wings in 1 even layer. Brown the wings for 3 minutes per side. While the wings are browning, assemble the plum glaze: in a small pot over high heat combine the plum sauce, orange juice, ginger root, tamari and hot pepper flakes. Bring up to a simmer and lower the heat, reserving it until the wings are done browning. Remove ginger from glaze. Pour the simmering plum glaze mixture over the browned wings. Place the skillet in the oven and roast for 20 minutes, flipping the wings once half way through the cooking time.
  • Remove the wings from the oven, if the glaze is not syrupy and thick, place the skillet of wings on the cook top and turn the heat on high, allow the glaze to reduce for about 1 minute. Toss the wings around in the glaze and finish with the fresh cilantro and basil.
  • Serve hot or room temperature.
  • TIDBITS
  • Close that door! Whenever you are tending to something in the oven, pull it out of the oven completely and close that door while you are doing your business. Otherwise your oven will have to work double time to get back up to temperature.

STICKY CHINESE CHICKEN WINGS



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Chinese style chicken wings with a delicious twist, made using just 5 ingredients. They make a tasty lunch or make a batch to share with friends

Provided by Good Food team

Categories     Buffet, Dinner, Lunch, Main course, Side dish, Snack, Supper

Time 50m

Number Of Ingredients 5

16 large chicken wings
125ml reduced salt soy sauce
140g dark soft brown sugar
5 tbsp white wine vinegar
half cucumber , peeled into fine ribbons

Steps:

  • Heat oven to 220C/fan 200C/gas 7. In a roasting tray, toss the wings with the soy sauce, 125g of the sugar, 2 tbsp of the vinegar and some cracked black pepper. Roast for 40 mins, turning occasionally until lacquered.
  • Meanwhile, bring the remaining sugar and vinegar to the boil for about 1 min, until the sugar dissolves. Leave to cool, then toss with the cucumber ribbons. Serve the sticky wings with the cucumber and some boiled rice.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 324 calories, Fat 12 grams fat, SaturatedFat 3 grams saturated fat, Carbohydrate 41 grams carbohydrates, Sugar 40 grams sugar, Protein 16 grams protein, Sodium 3.57 milligram of sodium

GLAZED CHICKEN WINGS



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I received this easy wing recipe from a cousin on Vancouver Island during a visit there a few years ago. They're an appealing appetizer, but also a favorite for Sunday lunch with rice and a salad. -Joan Airey, Rivers, Manitoba

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Appetizers

Time 1h5m

Yield 2 dozen.

Number Of Ingredients 4

2-1/2 pounds chicken wings
1/2 cup barbecue sauce
1/2 cup honey
1/2 cup soy sauce

Steps:

  • Cut chicken wings into 3 sections; discard wing tip section. Place in a greased 13x9-in. baking dish. Combine barbecue sauce, honey and soy sauce; pour over wings. Bake, uncovered, at 350° for 50-60 minutes or until chicken juices run clear.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 86 calories, Fat 4g fat (1g saturated fat), Cholesterol 15mg cholesterol, Sodium 380mg sodium, Carbohydrate 8g carbohydrate (8g sugars, Fiber 0 fiber), Protein 6g protein.

CANDIED CHICKEN WINGS



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My new favourite chicken wing recipe, I got this from my mother-in-law who is a great cook. This recipe works well if you boil the wings before adding the sauce and baking them... just reduce baking time accordingly. Can be doubled or halved easily with excellent results

Provided by EastCoastKate

Categories     Lunch/Snacks

Time 1h40m

Yield 6 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 9

2 -3 lbs chicken wings
1 dash salt
1 dash pepper
1 dash paprika
1/2 cup honey
1/4 cup soya sauce
4 tablespoons brown sugar
1 garlic clove, crushed (can use garlic power for ease)
1/4 cup ketchup

Steps:

  • Season cleaned wings with salt, pepper and paprika.
  • Place in shallow baking dish.
  • Mix remaining ingredients and pour over wings.
  • Bake uncovered at 325, basting every 15 minutes, for 1 - 1 1/2 hours.

GRANDMOTHER'S CHINESE CHICKEN WINGS



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Provided by Andrew Zimmern

Categories     appetizer

Time 45m

Yield 4 to 6 as an appetizer

Number Of Ingredients 12

16 whole chicken wings, flap segments removed and saved for stock
1/3 cup sake
1/3 cup soy sauce
4 tablespoons brown sugar (see Cook's Note)
3 tablespoons mirin
3 tablespoons oyster sauce
4 large thin slices fresh ginger
2 cloves star anise
1 dried hot chile
1 cinnamon stick
Shaved green onions, for garnish
Sesame seeds, for garnish

Steps:

  • Place a 14-inch nonstick saute pan over high heat. Add the chicken and dry-sear to lightly brown the chicken. Add the sake, soy sauce, 1/3 cup water, brown sugar, mirin, oyster sauce, ginger, star anise, dried chile and cinnamon stick and bring to a simmer. Cook, covered, about 12 minutes.
  • Uncover and simmer until the pan is almost dry, tossing frequently to coat the wings, 10 to 12 minutes. Skim off the fat if you like, and serve, garnishing with scallion shavings and sesame seeds. I like to emulsify the chicken fat into the sauce by turning up the heat at the last minute to boil the fat into the other liquids.

SOY GLAZED CHINESE CHICKEN WINGS



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An easy chicken wing appetizer cooked on top of the stove. Prep and cook times do not include overnight marinating. Buy sesame oil and store in your refrigerator - it is pretty essential when called for and will get rancid tasting if left out for weeks or months. Also take care not to use too much, it is very flavorful.

Provided by threeovens

Categories     Chicken

Time 50m

Yield 24 appetizers, 12 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 12

2 tablespoons soy sauce
2 tablespoons dry sherry
1 tablespoon sugar
1 tablespoon cornstarch
3 garlic cloves, minced, divided
1 teaspoon red pepper flakes
12 chicken wings, tips removed and sectioned (about 2 1/2 pounds)
2 tablespoons vegetable oil
3 green onions, cut into 1 inch pieces
1/4 cup chicken broth
1 teaspoon sesame oil
1 tablespoon sesame seeds, toasted

Steps:

  • Combine soy sauce, sherry, sugar, two-thirds of the minced garlic, and red pepper flakes in a large bowl to create marinade. Stir in wings and turn to coat. Marinate overnight in the refrigerator, turning 2 or 3 times.
  • Heat vegetable oil in wok or large skillet over hight heat. Drain chicken wings, reserving liquid. Cook wings, in batches, 10 to 15 minutes until browned on all sides, turning occasionally. Remove each batch and set aside. Pour off any remaining oil.
  • Add remaining garlic and onions to wok or skillet and cook 30 seconds. Add wings and chicken broth, cover and cook 5 minutes or until wings are tender, stirring occasionally to prevent sticking.
  • Combine reserved marinade with cornstarch, stirring until smooth. Add mixture to wok or skillet and stir fry about a minutes turning until wings are coated and appear evenly glazed. Turn off heat and add sesame oil; mix well. Sprinkle with toasted sesame seeds and serve.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 150.5, Fat 10.9, SaturatedFat 2.6, Cholesterol 37.7, Sodium 219.9, Carbohydrate 2.7, Fiber 0.3, Sugar 1.2, Protein 9.7

SICHUAN CHICKEN WINGS



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Try these spicy, sticky Sichuan chicken wings at a Chinese banquet. Scatter over chopped peanuts and chilli flakes and serve as a starter or main

Provided by Elena Silcock

Categories     Dinner, Main course, Supper

Time 1h5m

Number Of Ingredients 12

800g chicken wings
1 tbsp baking powder
1½ tsp Sichuan peppercorns
1½ tsp chilli flakes
3 tbsp Shaoxing wine
1½ tbsp garlic and ginger paste
3 tbsp dark soy sauce
3 tbsp light soy sauce
1½ tsp sesame oil
3 tbsp palm sugar
chopped peanuts
chilli flakes

Steps:

  • Heat oven to 160C/140C fan/gas 3. Toss the chicken in 1 tsp salt and the baking powder - this is the secret to getting crispy skin! Put the wings on a wire rack set over an oven tray. Bake for 30 mins, turning halfway, then turn the heat up to 220C/200C fan/gas 7 and cook for 20 mins more.
  • Meanwhile, toast the peppercorns and chilli flakes until fragrant, about 2 mins, then grind using a pestle and mortar. Tip into a saucepan, then add the rest of the ingredients apart from the chopped peanuts and chilli flakes. Whisk to combine, then cook over a medium heat for 8-10 mins until thickened and bubbling. Set aside.
  • Take the chicken off the rack and tip onto the tray, then coat in the glaze. Return to the oven for 5 mins until bubbling and sticky. Serve the chicken scattered with the peanuts and chilli flakes.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 310 calories, Fat 17 grams fat, SaturatedFat 5 grams saturated fat, Carbohydrate 9 grams carbohydrates, Sugar 7 grams sugar, Fiber 1 grams fiber, Protein 28 grams protein, Sodium 5.5 milligram of sodium

DAD'S CHINESE CHICKEN WINGS



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Provided by Nina Simonds

Categories     Chicken     Garlic     Ginger     Appetizer     Marinate     Roast     Kid-Friendly     Sugar Conscious     Dairy Free     Peanut Free     Tree Nut Free     Kosher     Small Plates

Yield Makes 6 servings

Number Of Ingredients 8

Chinese Marinade:
1 1/4 cups soy sauce
1 1/4 cups rice wine or sake
1 cup water
12 whole scallions, ends trimmed, smashed with the flat side of a knife
10 cloves garlic, smashed with the flat side of a knife
2 1/2-inch chunk fresh ginger, peeled, then cut into 10 slices about the size of a quarter, each smashed with the flat side of a knife
3 1/2 to 4 pounds chicken wings (about 20), rinsed and drained

Steps:

  • Stir the Chinese Marinade ingredients in a saucepan and heat until boiling. Reduce the heat to low and simmer for 10 minutes. Let the marinade cool slightly.
  • With a sharp knife separate the drumettes from the wingtips at the joint. Place all the pieces in a bowl or a deep pan and add the still-warm marinade. Stir to coat, cover with plastic wrap, and let the wings marinate for several hours, or overnight if possible, in the refrigerator.
  • Preheat the oven to 500°F. Line a cookie sheet with aluminum foil and arrange the wings on the cookie sheets. Brush liberally with the marinade. Roast for about 40 minutes, turning once, until the wings are cooked and crispy brown at the edges. Serve hot, at room temperature, or cold as an appetizer or an entr e with a vegetable and steamed rice.

Tips:

  • To make the chicken wings extra crispy, double-fry them. Fry them once at a lower temperature (300°F) for 10-12 minutes, then remove them from the oil and let them cool slightly. Then, increase the oil temperature to 350°F and fry the chicken wings again for 5-7 minutes, or until they are golden brown and crispy.
  • If you don't have a candy thermometer, you can test the oil temperature by dropping a wooden spoon into the oil. If the oil bubbles around the spoon, it is hot enough.
  • Be careful not to overcrowd the pan when frying the chicken wings. This will cause the oil temperature to drop and the chicken wings will not cook evenly.
  • To make the candied sauce, use a heavy-bottomed saucepan to prevent the sugar from burning. Stir the sauce constantly until the sugar has dissolved and the sauce has thickened.
  • Serve the chicken wings immediately with the candied sauce. You can also sprinkle them with sesame seeds or chopped green onions for garnish.

Conclusion:

Chinese candied chicken wings are a delicious and easy-to-make appetizer or snack. They are perfect for parties or potlucks. With a few simple ingredients, you can create a dish that is sure to impress your guests. So next time you are looking for a fun and flavorful dish to serve, give Chinese candied chicken wings a try!

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